Los mejores podcasts de Vita Poetica (2024)

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Visual Art by Alexis Eke 6:49

2d ago6:49

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Artist Alexis Eke shares about her digital artwork featured in our Spring 2024 issue, including on the cover. View her art can be viewed here. Alexis Eke is an artist based in Toronto, Ontario. She illustrates surrealism portraits and comic illustrations using vibrant colors, to communicate the truth of Gods Word and increase the representation of …

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Poems by Bart Edelman & K.D. Battle 6:16

6d ago6:16

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Bart Edelman reads his poem, "Crazy Eights," and K.D. Battle reads his poem, "Self-Help Sonnet I," from the Spring 2024 issue. Bart Edelman’s poetry collections include Crossing the Hackensack (Prometheus Press), Under Damaris’ Dress (Lightning Publications), The Alphabet of Love (Ren Hen Press), The Gentle Man (Ren Hen Press), The Last Mojito (Ren…

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Miriam: A Multimedia Project by Gerburg Garmann 11:59

9d ago11:59

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Gerburg Garmann shares about her multimedia project, Miriam, which includes a 72x48" painting and a soundscape in 5 movements. This painting, and the fifth movement of the soundscape, the "Coda," are featured in our Spring 2024 issue here. In this podcast episode, Gerburg shares the background behind this project, and the "Coda" of the soundscape. …

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Poems by Scott Hales & Kara Applegate 4:36

12d ago4:36

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Scott Hales reads his poem, "Holy Envy," and Kara Applegate reads their poem, "Misericordia." Scott Hales is a writer, critic, and historian living in Eagle Mountain, Utah. His work has appeared in Religion and the Arts, BYU Studies, Irreantum, The Under Review, The Sandy River Review, and other academic and literary journals. His first collection …

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Shoah Shoes by Helen L. Conway 8:06

16d ago8:06

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Helen L. Conway reads her essay, "Shoah Shoes." Helen L. Conway lives in St. Helens, UK. A former Judge, she holds an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and is the author or joint-author of over a dozen books and numerous articles about law, art, mental health and coaching psychology. She is also an internationally exhibited and colle…

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Two Poems by Maxim D. Shrayer 6:20

20d ago6:20

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Maxim D. Shrayer reads his poems, "Artists' Quarter in Old Jaffa" and "Wailing Wall." Maxim D. Shrayer is a bilingual writer in English and Russian, a 2012 Guggenheim Fellow, and a winner of a 2007 National Jewish Book Award. He was born in Moscow and left the former USSR in 1987. A professor at Boston College, Shrayer is the author of over twenty-…

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Standing Water by James Roderick Burns 11:46

23d ago11:46

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James Roderick Burns reads his short story, "Standing Water." Please be aware this story contains brief references to physical abuse and the demonic. James Roderick Burns is the author of one flash fiction collection, To Say Nothing of the Dog, and five collections of short-form poetry, most recently Crows at Dusk; a collection of four novellas – T…

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Two Poems by Terry E. Hill 8:36

27d ago8:36

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Terry E. Hill reads his two poems, "This Too, Capricious" and "Calligraph for a Psalm Beginning with the Letter O." Terry E. Hill is a physician in Oakland, California, with a long history of publishing in healthcare and a more recent history in literature, e.g., in The Healing Muse and the All Shall Be Well Anthology. He grew up in rural Georgia b…

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Saturday Night at the Dairy Queen by Chris Drew 26:58

1M ago26:58

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Chris Drew reads his short story, "Saturday Night at the Dairy Queen," published in our Spring 2024 issue. Chris Drew is an Associate Professor of English at Indiana State University, where he teaches creative writing and English teaching methods courses. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Bellevue Literary Review, Qua…

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Spring 2024 Trailer 5:54

1M ago5:54

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The Spring 2024 issue of the journal is here! Co-Editor Caroline Langston introduces some of the new works of this issue, which we'll be featuring here on the podcast in the coming weeks. The whole issue can be found in both text and audio formats on our website, at www.vitapoetica.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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Readers Respond 4:08

3M ago4:08

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Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego shares readers' responses to the theme of "Light" in the Winter 2024 issue. The "Readers Respond" series features reflections and practices on a current theme, shared by Vita Poetica readers. Currently, we're accepting responses to the theme of "Breaking," which will be shared in the upcoming Spring issue.…

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The Sacredness of All Things: A Conversation with Poet Wen-Juenn Lee 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Assistant Interviews Editor Darby Brown speaks with poet Wen-Juenn Lee in Australia. Wen-Juenn Lee writes poetry on unceded Wurundjeri land. In her writing, she is interested in gaps, leaks and spillage, which often take the form of place, memory, and divinity. Her work has been published in Meanjin, Cordite Poetry Review, Going Down Swinging, amon…

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Poems by Jonathan Chan, Caleb Westbrook, & Matt Stanley 8:42

3M ago8:42

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Jonathan Chan reads his poem "Ceremonial, Caleb Westbrook reads his poem "On a Shore Weighing What Matters," and Matt Stanley reads his poem "How Like a Child We Become When We Are Truly Surprised." Jonathan Chan is a writer and editor. Born in New York to a Malaysian father and South Korean mother, he was raised in Singapore and educated at Cambri…

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Poems by E.R. Skulmoski 5:44

3M ago5:44

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E.R. Skulmoski reads her three poems, "In Catholic School"; "Daughters of Eve, Eat This Scroll"; and "Elegy." E. R. Skulmoski was born in Vancouver and raised in Hong Kong. She currently lives in the Interior of British Columbia with her husband and four children. Her work has been published in Ekstasis, Foreshadow, Heart of Flesh Literary Journal,…

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Poems by Wayne Bornholdt & Susan Shea 6:34

3M ago6:34

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Wayne Bornholdt reads his poem, "Recipe," and Susan Shea reads her poems, "Poet's Tea" and "The Good Portion." Wayne Bornholdt is a poet and retired bookseller. He has degrees in philosophy and theological studies. He lives in West Michigan with his wife and two Golden Retrievers. Susan Shea is a retired school psychologist, born in New York City, …

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Meditation through a Window with Samir Knego 5:52

3M ago5:52

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Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego leads a guided "Meditation through a Window." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

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Poems by Maxim D. Shrayer & Matthew E. Henry 8:08

3M ago8:08

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Maxim D. Shrayer reads his poem, "My Woven Kipa," and Matthew E. Henry reads his poems, "found" and "subtlety: an assay." Maxim D. Shrayer is a bilingual author and a professor at Boston College. He was born in Moscow and emigrated in 1987. His recent books include A Russian Immigrant: Three Novellas and Immigrant Baggage, a memoir. Shrayer’s new c…

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Review of "Nervous: Essays on Heritage & Healing" 13:02

3M ago13:02

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Lory Widmer Hess reads her review, "Listening to Our Pain," which discusses the book Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing by Jen Soriano. Lory Widmer Hess currently lives with her family in Switzerland, where she works with adults with developmental disabilities and is in training as a spiritual director. Her book When Fragments Make a Whole: A …

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Poems by Justin Lacour & Conner Cowan 7:05

3M ago7:05

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Justin Lacour reads his poem, "Devil Music," and Conner Cowan reads his poems, "16. fire" and "24. wrapping paper." Justin Lacour lives in New Orleans with his wife and three children, and edits Trampoline. He is the author of Hulk Church (Belle Point, 2023). Conner Cowan is an English teacher at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. Poe…

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A Mother's Prayer by Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner 24:29

4M ago24:29

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Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner reads her essay, "A Mother's Prayer," from our Winter 2024 issue. Among other things, Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner is a writer, teacher, student, and mother. She is the 2023 recipient of the Denise Gess Literary Award for Nonfiction and a 2022 Writer's Digest Award Winner. Jennifer is earning her MA in Writing at Rowan Universi…

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Winter 2024 Trailer 5:41

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The first journal issue of 2024 is here! Tune in for a preview of new works at the intersection of art, faith, beauty, and spirit. Cover Art: Margaret Adams Parker Intro Music: "A Gentle Invitation" by Dawn, Dawn, Dawn Outro Music: John Morris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/messageSupport this podc…

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Poems from Jonathan Frey & Jean Anne Feldeisen 7:46

6M ago7:46

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Jonathan Frey reads his poem "For the usher who served the Lord's Supper to my wife and daughter wearing a sidearm," and Jean Anne Feldeisen reads her poem "from whence salvation." Jonathan Frey holds an MFA from Eastern Washington University, and is associate professor of English at North Idaho College, teaching creative writing and composition. H…

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A Blessing for Your Belly by Rebekah Vickery 9:03

6M ago9:03

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Rebekah Vickery guides us in a short meditation to consider how our bellies, our gut, has held the truth of our experiences. "A Blessing for Your Belly" is published in our Autumn 2023 issue. Rebekah Vickery is a trauma therapist, group facilitator, and acrylic artist located in the beautiful and wild Pacific Northwest. In all of her work with peop…

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Three Poems by Stephen M. Sanders 7:25

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Stephen M. Sanders reads his poems "Autumn in Paris, Texas"; "Tennessee Camp Meeting, 1982"; and "A Vagrant." Stephen M. Sanders is an assistant professor of English at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. He has had poems included in publications including Pacifica Literary Review, Penumbra Literary & Art Magazine, and the Austin Internationa…

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Art by Maura H. Harrison & Poem by Erica Waters 9:21

6M ago9:21

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Maura H. Harrison shares about her photographs, "Reverent Marvels," inspired by Julian of Norwich's belief that “one should reverently marvel and humbly endure, ever delighting in God.” And Erica Waters reads her poem, "Gardens of Earth." Maura H. Harrison is a writer, photographer, and fiber artist from Fredericksburg, VA. She is currently pursuin…

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Two Poems by Joel Peckham 9:03

6M ago9:03

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Joel Peckham reads his poems, "How to Walk in Space: Untethering" and "How to Walk in Space: 3:35AM Dec 9, 2022." Joel Peckham has published nine collections of poetry and nonfiction, including Bone Music (SFA) and Body Memory (New Rivers), and is co-editor of the anthology Wild Gods: The Ecstatic in American Poetry and Prose. Individual poems and …

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Poem by Edward A. Dougherty and Art by Michelle J. Chun 10:05

7M ago10:05

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Edward A. Dougherty reads his poem, "Between Slaughter and Exile," and Michelle J. Chun shares her artwork, "Annunciation" and "Relics of Annunciation." Edward A. Dougherty has lived and worked in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York for nearly 30 years. He is the author of 11 collections of poetry, including Grace Street and 10048. Vita Poe…

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Two Poems by Maxim D. Shrayer 6:10

7M ago6:10

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Maxim D. Shrayer reads his poems, "Yom Kippur in Boston" & "Grapes of Sukkot." Maxim D. Shrayer is a bilingual writer in English and Russian and a professor at Boston College. His books include four collections of Russian-language poetry and a collection of English-language verse, Of Politics and Pandemics. Shrayer's new memoir, Immigrant Baggage, …

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Breathe: A Wild Church Reflection from Sarah Werner 6:07

7M ago6:07

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Sarah Renee Werner offers a meditation and reflection on the seasonal changes we experience around us. Her piece, "Breathe" is published in our current Autumn issue. Sarah Werner is the communications coordinator for Central District Conference of Mennonite Church USA and pastor of Olentangy Wild Church in Columbus, Ohio. She is the author of Roote…

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Practices from Our Community: An Invitation from Samir Knego 4:02

7M ago4:02

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Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego introduces a new feature coming up in future issues. We want to hear from you, Vita Poetica readers, about the spiritual practices that sustain and inspire you. This is also a place for your questions and concerns about the world and a chance to find new practices to incorporate into your spiritual life. E…

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Less and More by Angela Townsend 7:22

7M ago7:22

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Angela Townsend reads her literary essay, "Less and More," from our Autumn 2023 issue. Angela Townsend is Development Director at Tabby’s Place: A Cat Sanctuary, where she has the privilege of bearing witness to mercy for all beings. Angie has an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary and B.A. from Vassar, and her work appears in Amethyst Review, Dappled T…

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Autumn 2023 Trailer 6:06

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The Autumn 2023 issue of the journal is out! Tune in for a preview of new works at the intersection of art, faith, beauty, and spirit. Cover Art: Maura H. Harrison Intro Music: "A Gentle Invitation" by Dawn, Dawn, Dawn Outro Music: John Morris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/messageSupport this podc…

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A Blessing for Your Breath from Rebekah Vickery 4:33

9M ago4:33

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Rebekah Vickery guides us in "A Blessing for Your Breath," from our Summer 2023 issue. Rebekah Vickery is a trauma therapist, group facilitator, and acrylic artist located in the beautiful and wild Pacific Northwest. In all of her work with people, art, and words, she loves engaging themes of grief, transition, and hope. --- Send in a voice message…

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Interview with Visual Artist Scott Aasman 39:38

9M ago39:38

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Interviews Editor Emily Chambers Sharpe talks with visual artist Scott Aasman on art as attention, presence, and prayer. Some of his artwork can be seen on our website here. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Scott Aasman is an illustrator, artist, community builder, part-time chicken farmer, and zine maker. As a student of both…

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Three Poems by Phillip Aijian 14:06

9M ago14:06

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Phillip Aijian reads his poems, "Jurisdiction," "Why Do You Ask My Name?" and "The Old Road to Garry." Phillip Aijian holds a PhD in Renaissance drama and theology from UC Irvine, as well as an MA in poetry from the University of Missouri. He teaches literature and religious studies and has published in journals like ZYZZYVA, Heron Tree, Poor Yoric…

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Drawing Praise: Contemplative Exercise from Samir Knego 6:32

9M ago6:32

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Our Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego leads us in a creative meditation on Psalm 148, published in our Summer 2023 issue. Text for the psalm can be found here (various translations available). Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego spends his days photographing archival materials and thinking about the past. His essays, poems, and visu…

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Poem by Joseph Byrd & Art by Lucy Bell 5:49

9M ago5:49

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Joseph Byrd reads his poem, "Prayer for a Prisoner," and Lucy Bell introduces her art, "The Mythology of Memory," featured in our Summer 2023 issue. Joseph Byrd’s work has appeared or is forthcoming in Punt Volat, Pedestal, South Florida Poetry Journal, DIAGRAM, Clackamas Literary Review, Many Nice Donkeys, and Novus Literary Arts. He’s a Pushcart …

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Review of Smithsonian's Spirit in the Dark Exhibit by Mary Amendolia Gardner 12:18

9M ago12:18

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Mary Amendolia Gardener reads her review, "Spirit in the Dark Brings Religious Influence to Light," a review of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit, Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism and Popular Culture. The exhibit is on view through November 2023. A companion searchable digital exh…

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Two Poems by Rachelle Scott & Paul Hostovsky 5:25

10M ago5:25

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Rachelle Scott reads her poem, "Alternate Sources of Light," and Paul Hostovsky reads his poem, "Open." Rachelle Scott is writer, teacher, and editor from central Texas. Her work appears in The Lyric, Adanna, Third Wednesday, Apeiron Review, The Wayfarer, Literary Juice, Anima, Panther City Review, Her Texas, Shot Glass Journal, Red Rock Review, Cr…

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To See Beyond Walls: Cheryl Sadowski Reviews Illuminations by Mary Sharratt 9:59

10M ago9:59

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Cheryl Sadowski reads her review, "To See Beyond Walls: A Review of Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen by Mary Sharratt. Stay tuned for details about our Zoom book discussion about Illuminations led by Cheryl this fall! Subscribe to our email newsletter or follow along on FB or IG to get event announcements and more. Cheryl Sadowski wri…

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Acyanoblepsia by Jack Stewart 3:39

10M ago3:39

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Jack Stewart reads his poem "Acyanoblepsia" from our Summer 2023 issue. Jack Stewart was educated at the University of Alabama and Emory University and was a Brittain Fellow at The Georgia Institute of Technology. His first book, No Reason, was published by the Poeima Poetry Series, and his work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, in…

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Scotus by James Roderick Burns 24:30

10M ago24:30

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James Roderick Burns reads his short story, "Scotus." James Roderick Burns’s novella and story collection, Beastly Transparencies, is due from Black Spring Press in 2024. He is the author of five collections of poetry (most recently Crows at Dusk, 2023) and a short fiction chapbook, A Bunch of Fives. His stories have twice been nominated for the Pu…

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Poems by Hannah Hinsch 7:50

10M ago7:50

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Hannah Hinsch reads her poems "Miryam" and "Eve." Hannah Hinsch writes to be with God. A current MFA candidate, her poetry and prose begins at the meeting place of word and being, the image and its attendant charge, a risen heat that sends a word in time and place and body, whether on the salt-soaked shores of Gig Harbor or the monsoon-warm of Sant…

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Shelter by Emily Ver Steeg 25:08

10M ago25:08

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Emily Ver Steeg reads her short story, "Shelter," from our Summer 2023 issue. Emily Ver Steeg grew up outside Atlanta, GA, and now lives in Brooklyn, NY, where she teaches writing for immigrant and international students. She received her MFA from The Writer's Foundry at St. Joseph's University. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Summer 2023 Trailer 5:54

10M ago5:54

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The Summer 2023 issue of Vita Poetica is here! Tune in for a preview of new works at the intersection of art, faith, and spirit. Cover Art: Untitled (flame 1) by Lucy Bell Intro Music: "A Gentle Invitation" by Dawn, Dawn, Dawn Outro Music: John Morris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/messageSupport t…

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Poem by Ellen June Wright & Photography by David A. Goodrum 6:13

12M ago6:13

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Ellen June Wright reads her poem, "The Lake," and David A. Goodrum shares about his photography published in our Spring 2023 issue. Ellen June Wright consulted on guides for three PBS poetry series. Her work was selected as The Missouri Review’s Poem of the Week in June 2021. She is a Cave Canem and Hurston/Wright alumna and received Pushcart Prize…

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Poems by Zachary Dankert 5:46

1y ago5:46

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Zachary Dankert reads his poems "Matthew 2:13-23 (Olives)" and "The Gospel of Mary Magdalene II." ⁠ Zachary Dankert is a writer living on unceded Miami territory known as Indianapolis, IN. Published work can be found in Breakbread Literary Magazine, Tofu Ink Arts Press, and West Trade Review, among others. His goal in life is to write a single funn…

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Poems by Jesse Caverly & Jonathan McGregor 10:09

1y ago10:09

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Jesse Caverly reads his poem "Orphanage," and Jonathan McGregor reads his poems "Nebuchadnezzer" and "Catch for Us the Foxes." Jesse Caverly was born an hour outside of Boston, but he and his mother quickly became nomads. He doesn't remember much about Tucson and everything about Hawaii. There, he had a small white terrier as a pet. There, he colle…

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A Blessing for Your Face by Rebekah Vickery 3:37

1y ago3:37

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On the podcast today, Rebekah Vickery guides us in "A Blessing for Your Face" from our current Spring issue.Rebekah Vickery is a trauma therapist, group facilitator, and acrylic artist located in the beautiful and wild Pacific Northwest. In all of her work with people, art, and words, she loves engaging themes of grief, transition, and hope. --- Se…

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Poems by Ace Boggess and Mark Mansfield 7:01

1y ago7:01

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Ace Boggess reads his poem "Anybody Raptured Yet?" and Mark Mansfield reads his poem "The Tryst." Ace Boggess is author of six books of poetry, most recently Escape Envy. His writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review, Notre Dame Review, Harvard Review, Mid-American Review, and other journals. An ex-con, he lives in Charleston, West Virginia…

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